3D CAD and multidomain simulation integration for energy scavenger design
Stefano Tornincasa, Elvio Bonisoli, F. Monaco · PORTO Publications Open Repository TOrino (Politecnico di Torino) · 2011
This paper presents an example of integration between 3D CAD models and multi-domain simulation applied to the optimization of an energy scavenger device. A MATLAB® framework controls a block-oriented Simulink® model of the energy scavenger, drives the FEMM finite element magnetic simulation of the device and manages the updating of the SolidWorks® CAD models. All the model parameters are stored in a unique data file from which data for all simulations and models are extracted. This leads to a reduction in both the number of errors produced and the time required at the design stage. Moreover constructive drawings are automatically updated and are immediately suitable for tolerance and design constraints checks and also for the effective prototyping of the device. Constructed prototypes are suitable for experimental tests and model performance validations.